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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
2
Life depends on trusting faith, for belief gives the soul vital breath and true life. Doubt brings despair and a fruitless, dark existence, while faith yields joy, hope, and deeds that serve greater purposes. Hewlette A. Hall quotation from Christian Index.
The next reunion of the United Confederate Veterans will be held in Atlanta. Organizers announced the gathering, inviting veterans and families to attend in the southern city known for its Civil War history.
Victoria solidifies her hold as the world’s top long-distance rider with a defining belt claim, reaffirming dominance in endurance racing and earning wide acclaim in the sport.
The New York Journal quotes Secretary Sherman denouncing trusts while praising Senator Hanna. It argues Hanna profited from monopoly and supported anti trust defeats in the Senate, criticizing the Republican stance on trusts and Sherman's consistency. The piece notes Sherman’s high profile clashes with Hanna and calls his general anti trust remarks hypocritical. It also reports Warm Springs Georgia bar meeting and a New York trunk murder mystery with a $1000 reward.
The Argus reports Mr. M. P. Hall will relocate from Atlanta to Jackson to practice law, following his father Judge John I. Hall and benefiting from a strong university education and refined training. The paper welcomes him as a well prepared young professional with bright prospects.
A brief item touts Family Pills as the best for the afup pew pow audience. It emphasizes their claimed superiority without presenting independent verification or evidence.
The Argus calls for full community support of Jackson Institute, urging residents and visiting traders to back the school. It emphasizes the institution as a civic asset shaping growth, attracting outsiders, and defining Jackson as an educational center through collective enthusiasm and sacrifice.
The Argus supports railroad consolidation noting it creates a uniform rate schedule that helps towns like Jackson with no competing lines. It argues consolidation benefits the many over favored rivals and urges Georgia readers to consider all angles before opposing railroads. The piece cites Jacksons growth and mentions an upcoming boxing match between John L Sullivan and Bob Fitzsimmons at Ambrose Park, Brooklyn, on July 5.
A Denver newspaper tale recounts Mark Twain writing a saloon opening piece that devolved into a drunken mess until a sly proof-reader claimed credit, averting a firing and saving Twain’s job with the editor. The anecdote illustrates editor tolerances and workplace tricks in old print culture.
The Jackson Institute announces a complete faculty with Prof. J L Johnson elected president and Miss Eva Lasnett, Miss Rosa Thornton, and Miss Tompkins added to the staff. Johnson, a Mississippi native from Cave Spring Georgia, brings proven leadership and a strong record from Lexington and Cave Spring. He is joined by Vice President Prof Henry R Hunt, a long time Jackson educator, and a capable primary team as the school booms toward a brighter future.
The death of Rev. Mitchell Thurman of Henry county occurred at noon last Sunday at his sister Mrs. B J Lunquest’s home on Indian Spring street. Cause was strangulated hernia followed by failed operation and infection. Funeral at the Methodist church Monday with interment in the city cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children and was noted as a loyal Christian. He was brother to Col Thurman of Griffin and Dr Thurman of Barnesville.
English Pinkney, once cashier at the Carmichael Company NY store, was jailed after detectives traced missing clothing to his room at Watkins Hall. Officers found cigarettes and eleven pants marked Carmichael. Pinkney, under drink, tried fleeing but was caught. A jail search revealed a key to Carmichael Co store rear door. He reportedly fell into liquor-fueled wrongdoing.
An Atlanta based promotion offers Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for skin and blood diseases and urges readers to send a stamp for a free cure book. A testimonial by M D Lan of Deveraux Georgia claims B B B cured malarial blood poison and leg ulcers after two years of illness.
The Methodist district meeting convened Tuesday morning and has run with strong zeal. Delegates and lay members opened homes to visitors, and Jackson’s hospitality impressed all attendees who left grateful for the experience.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers promote the Shaker Digestive Cordial a resting stomach cure that digests food artificially and aids overall digestion. A 10 cent bottle is said to provide relief, with OD LAXOL recommended for children as a Castor Oil substitute.
In Georg ia Bottis Country district executor 8 D Thurston requests discharge from administration of Geo W Thurston estate after filing a petition. He cites full administration and asks heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1897 per Ordinary Jas F Carmichael.
Ida Bethel as guardian for Gordon H Thompson applies for a year’s support for the minor son of H H Thompson who is deceased. Commissioners’ return is filed and the judge will decide on the first Monday in July 1807. Citations require any person to show cause why the return should not be made the court’s judgment. June 7 1597. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
The death of Mrs. Mary G. Collins occurred last Friday after paralysis. She was buried at Fellowship church. Widow of J. A. Collins, she was respected by neighbors and leaves several children who are noted as fine citizens. The Argus offers condolences to the family.
Mayor William Strong argues New York City governance should be run on business principles. He asserts municipal administration requires value for every dollar and the best talent for salaries to minimize maladministration and mirror sound corporate management.
The Sunny South announces a word-building contest using the letters of INDEPENDENT with cash rewards for the top ten lists, plus offers a 192 page book or other prizes. entrants pay 50 cents for a three month subscription and may receive a portfolio of Holy Land views. Entries close July 15.
I B Carmichael as executor of John B Carmichael applies for letters of dismission and states he has fully administered the trust. The Ordinary Jas F Carmichael will rule on July first at his Jackson office. Date April 5 1897.
Doctor T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his new remedies for consumption and lung diseases to readers who send address details. He claims the cures are proven and urges mentioning the paper in correspondence.
Reports from sections indicate a 5 to 10 percent rise in acreage for the crop with planting 10 to 20 days late. Stands not yet established, especially in lower state where cool nights and prolonged wet weather hinder farming. Much land may be planted with poor soil preparation.
An exchange notes that business men who advertise should care about the local newspaper’s welfare and assist in raising circulation, since expanding readership helps to spread their own announcements to the public.
R M Fletcher executor of Henry B Fletcher petitions the court claiming full administration of Henry B Fletcher estate as of September 1897. The filing records indicate the petition is entered of record and dated January 7, 1597.
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